TIM CUP A2
Latina triumphs
ANDREOLI LATINA – NAVA GIOIA DEL COLLE 3-1 (25-23, 25-18, 24-26, 33-31)
Andreoli Latina: Tomassetti, Torre, Cortina (L), Sbrolla, De Cecco, Scuderi (L), Rosalba 15, Kovacevic 8, Tomasello 6, De Cecco 4, Moretti 19, Giombini 25, De Marchi. Coach. Ricci Daniele.
Nava Gioia Del Colle: De Andrade Silva 21, Rizzo (L), Concina, De Giorgi 1, Manassero, Rigoni 2, Polidori 6, Nuzzo 28, Belardi 2, Giosa 7, Niero, Gatto (L). DNP Dias. Coach. Cannestracci Jorge.
MVP: Leondino Giombini
The winners of the A2 Cup 2008-09 is Latina. The victory over Gioia del Colle means Latina wins this trophy for the first time of its history.
It was a hard-fought victory, obtained with desire. It was great entertainment for the fans, credit as well to Gioa, followed by over 500 fans. Gioia made it really hard for Latina for long spells but in the end, it was Latina’s fans who could celebrate with their players. Leondino Giombini was the key player for the winners, scoring 25 points and being named MVP of the game. Daniele Moretti stood out too with 75% in attack and 7 blocks.
Gioia had to make do without Dias, substituted by Nuzzo, who shined with 28 points.
Lendonino Giombini (Andreoli Latina): “It was a tough game against a very tricky opponent that made it very difficult for us, with De Giorgi, Diogo and Nuzzo. In the end, we made it and are really happy”.
Gianluca Nuzzo (Nava Gioia del Colle): “We did not play very well at the sart of the game, then we found our rhythm and at one point, we believed in our chances. It’s a shame because when you get here you really want to win, we’re sorry for the fans”.
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1997/98 Sira FALCONARA
1998/99 Cosmogas FORLI
1999/00 Della Rovere Carifano FANO
2000/01 Pony Express Kappa TORINO
2001/02 Copra PIACENZA
2002/03 Tonno Callipo VIBO VALENTIA
2003/04 Marmi Lanza VERONA
2004/05 Codyeco SANTA CROCE
2005/06 Salento d�amare TAVIANO
2006/07 Sparkling MILANO
2007/08 Marmi Lanza VERONA
2008/09 Andreoli LATINA